-this post contains affiliate links- If you’ve been around for a while, you probably remember when we painted and epoxied our ugly brown builder-grade kitchen countertops. The internet had lots of opinions about that one. Apparently, a shocking number of people were convinced we painted granite… even though it wasn’t granite. But honestly? Even if it had…
Kitchen
I Traded My Microwave for a Custom Vent Hood…and I’d Do It Again
Want to replace your over-the-range microwave with a custom wood vent hood? In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I built a custom range hood from scratch, including the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and all the details that made it look professionally built. If you’ve been dreaming of a custom kitchen without the custom price tag, this project is for you.
DIY Cabinet Feet for Kitchen Cabinets (Easy Custom Upgrade That Makes a Huge Difference)
I’ve been obsessed with the idea of adding cabinet feet to my kitchen cabinets, so I finally did it, and I’m so glad I did. This simple DIY added so much charm and made the cabinets feel custom.
Adding Cabinet Side Panels + Repainting Cabinets
I added cabinet side panels and repainted my kitchen cabinets to give them a more custom, built-in look. In this post, I’m sharing the process, the products I used, and what I’d do differently next time after living with them for a few years.
What We Discovered Behind Our Wall!
We discovered a hollow space behind a kitchen wall and turned it into custom built-in storage. In this post, I’m sharing how we transformed unused wall space into a functional cabinet, from cutting into drywall to building the face frame and doors. This hidden storage hack might just inspire your next DIY project!
DIY Guide to Expanding Kitchen Islands
-This post contains affiliate links- If you’ve been around for a while you’ll remember the 1st expandable kitchen island I built. It was pretty cool! But I’ve been dreaming of a more vintage style island I wanted to build to give a different look to my kitchen. Tyler, my husband, thought I was crazy for…
Pantry Reveal + A Few Finishing Touches
-this post contains affiliate links- This pantry remodel has been fun and has made our pantry sooo much more functional! As you can see in the above photo, I added drawer fronts and a new floor! I wasn’t sure if I’d add drawer fronts or not because I really liked the look of the drawer…
Pantry Remodel – A Murphy Door!!
-This post contains affiliate links- What Is a Murphy Door Pantry? I’ve been wanting to build a Murphy door for a long time, I just didn’t know where I would put one, until I started my pantry remodel! Now this might be a little controversial because when installing a Murphy door it does take away…
Pantry Remodel – Shiplap, Shelves and Paint!
-this post contains affiliate links- When I removed the shelves from this wall I knew I’d add some kind of wall treatment because I’m no good at drywall repair! Plus all my inspo pics (like this one and this one) had vertical shiplap, so that was the look I was going for! But let’s go…
Pantry Remodel – Adding In Wall Storage
-this post contains affiliate links- I saw a few inspo pics on Pinterest like this one and this one and knew I wanted to add some shelves in my pantry that go in between the studs. I first removed the wire racks that have been on this wall since we moved in. They work okay,…